George F. Kolbe — The Reference Library of a Numismatic Bookseller

California , Cedarpines Park, 2012. Cloth. A vanishingly scarce limited edition numismatic bibliography, accompanied with a signed presentation letter by the author. A vanishingly scarce copy of this bibliography, limited to 150 copies, 10 of which are on large paper.With a tipped in letter signed by the author, presenting the work to one D.R.D. Edmunds of John Drury Rare Books, stating "your scholarly and insightful descriptions provided direction to an entire generation of numismatic bibliophiles". In the publisher's original cloth binding.Offering an extensive reference to numismatic bibliographies, literature and other related works. Previously owned by David Rupert Drury Edmunds, founder and owner of John Drury Rare Books, who specialised in numismatic book collecting and selling and became close acquaintances with Kolbe after buying lots from his auctions.  In the original green cloth binding. Externally, lovely, with minimal signs of shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .